Rhode Island Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult
About this form package
The Rhode Island Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult provides all the necessary forms and guidance for legally changing your name in Rhode Island. This package contains state-specific information, detailed steps on how to change your name, the required forms, and access to Rhode Island law summaries. Unlike other form packages, this one is tailored specifically for adults seeking to change their names in compliance with state laws, ensuring a smooth and legal transition.
What’s included in this form package
When to use this form package
This form package is ideal for individuals who wish to change their name for personal, professional, or legal reasons. Situations may include:
- Marriage or divorce resulting in a name change
- Personal choice to adopt a new name
- Wanting to revert to a maiden name
- Desire to reflect a gender transition
Who should use this form package
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Residents of Rhode Island filing in their local county
- Individuals with a legitimate reason for changing their name
- People not seeking to change their name to evade debts or defraud creditors
Completing these forms step by step
- Review and print the included forms.
- Complete the forms with accurate, full names and ensure the spelling is correct.
- File the completed Petition in the Probate Court of your county and pay the necessary filing fees.
- Attend the court hearing on the set date and present your request.
- Obtain a certified copy of the Decree after approval from the court, which will be sent to the Department of Health.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Notarization is required for one or more forms in this package. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call.
Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to use complete names instead of initials.
- Not checking spelling, which can lead to delays.
- Submitting the forms without obtaining a file-stamped copy for personal records.
- Not attending the court hearing or missing the scheduled date.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenience of downloading and printing forms from home.
- Editability allows you to customize information before printing.
- Reliability, as the forms are drafted by licensed attorneys to meet state specifications.
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FAQ
Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)
You'll need to fill out Form SS-5, which is an application for a Social Security card. You'll also have to provide: Your legal name change document (marriage certificate or court order) Proof of identity (current driver's license or state ID will do the trick)
You probably expect to need to update your Social Security information and your credit cards, but there are plenty of other people who need to know about your new name as well. "A name change can have an impact on your taxes. All the names on your tax return must match Social Security Administration records.
All you have to do is complete and file a petition for name change with the court. There are many reasons for officially changing your name. The most common are marriage and divorce. But if your birth name is Mergatroid or something like that, you might not need any other reason.
To obtain a legal name change in Rhode Island, an applicant must submit a notarized name change petition to the court.
In most states, you have to pay a fee (usually $150 to $200) to file your name change petition in court. It also costs a small amount of money to get forms notarized. And if you're getting married, you may want to pay for additional certified copies of your marriage certificate to use as proof of your new last name.
The fees involved in filing a name change petition vary by city/town, but it is usually less than $100. The court clerk will provide a date for you to come back to the courthouse and either attend a hearing or pick up your signed decree.
When you file your name change forms, you'll have to pay the California state filing fee. The California name change cost is $435.
